Lynn Damitz elected president of ASPS
Lynn A. Damitz, MD, FACS, has been appointed as President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the globe’s largest body of board-certified plastic surgeons. Dr. Damitz took up the position at Plastic Surgery The Meeting, the Society’s yearly scientific gathering held this year in Houston, and will hold the post for a single year ending on September 19, 2027.
Leadership and Policy Focus
“I am deeply honored to lead the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and represent our dedicated members worldwide,” Dr. Damitz said. “As plastic surgeons, our responsibility extends beyond the operating room. Patient safety must guide every decision we make, from education to innovation. I look forward to supporting the work of board-certified plastic surgeons and reinforcing our specialty’s leadership in delivering exceptional patient outcomes.”
Throughout her tenure, she intends to promote the adoption of quality-measure frameworks and outcomes-driven data to boost accountability across the field. She also plans to keep pressing for legislative measures that widen patient access to surgical care.
Background and Expertise
Since becoming a member of ASPS in 2002, Dr. Damitz has been actively involved in furthering the Society’s goals, including three years chairing the ASPS Membership Committee. Earlier, she served as the Society’s Board Vice President for Health Policy and Advocacy, where she helped steer updates to the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act and broadened coverage for breast reconstruction and for individuals with congenital conditions.
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Dr. Damitz currently holds the titles of Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Director of Aesthetic Surgery, and Professor of Surgery at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Her clinical practice spans facial and body aesthetic procedures, breast and oncologic reconstruction, facial trauma repair, and complex reconstructive operations.
After obtaining her medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine, she completed both general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by specialized fellowships in plastic, breast, and aesthetic surgery.
Widely acknowledged for her dedication to high-quality patient care, surgical education, and professional leadership, Dr. Damitz is a prominent voice in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons counts more than 11,000 physician members worldwide and is regarded as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Founded in 1931, the Society represents doctors certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
